Texas' Big Bend Country

How can I describe this snapshot of our Texas-Mexico border, taken on a trip we made to our Texas Big Bend country, other than spectacular! We were driving Texas' state road 170 heading to Presidio from Terlingua. We were a little spooked since we were the only vehicle on the road.

Along this section of the road, we didn't pass any other cars or trucks. I must say, this desolate part of Texas is just as rugged as it is beautiful! Every curvy turn of this lonely highway presented yet another picture postcard panorama. It would be hard to believe anyone would risk their life crossing such treacherous terrain, but I imagine some have, at one time or another. In the summer, temperatures go well into the hundreds and the dangers of heat exhaustion and death are very real! Diamond-back rattle snakes and scorpions happily make this desert their home -- we never saw any though. We held our breath while traveling on this deserted, stretch of road, not wanting to think of having any engine trouble or a flat tire down out here. There was no cell service, although, my truck does have a reliable CB radio, if we were so lucky to be able to reach another trucker in the event, we were to experience a problem.

We made this trip in 2019, towing our 42' Columbus Compass-series, fifth-wheel RV. We allowed 10 days to our trip and having all the comforts of home, in our comfortable RV, in such a remote, desert-country was great. We enjoyed all the sights and our great, desert adventure! For sure, I would do it again.

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